Ad-aware removes adware as well as spyware. It makes no distinction between adware and spyware.

The software bundled with BearShare is adware. None of the opt-out software components that are included with our application report the users activities to a remote server.

If you have the nerve to make these accusations, then why don't you tell us exactly which of our opt-out bundled components is a "spyware" application and tell us what it is spying on and where it is sending it to?

You will be unable to do so - none of the opt out components are of the spyware variety.

Unlike companies like KaZaA or AudioGalaxy, we do not exploit our users to the fullest extent by bundling all sorts of crap with our product.

A lot of effort has gone into making sure that the advertising components that support our product and its development are from reputable companies and do not do anything underhanded (like most spyware programs do).

Your negative comments and lack of respect undermine our efforts and do not do service to Gnutella or its contributors.

Thank you for your understanding in this regard.